📺 Public Broadcasting GUTTED – Progressive Caucus Dcik, here’s what’s going on!

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Dcik, have you heard what’s happening to public broadcasting?The White House released a budget that GUTS funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.That means CUTS to public radio and television!If we don’t act, public news stations could be replaced by Fox News clones.So we set a goal to raise $25,000 to elect Progressives who will pledge to PROTECT public broadcasting.Our fundraiser is doing well, but we still have to raise $548 more by midnight TONIGHT!Dcik, can we count on you to … Continue reading →

Corporate Media Wants Anybody but Warren or Sanders

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By Normon Solomon https://www.truthdig.com/articles/corporate-media-wants-anybody-but-warren-or-sanders/ Anyone who’s been paying attention should get the picture by now. Overall, in subtle and sledgehammer ways, the mass media of the United States—owned and sponsored by corporate giants—are in the midst of a siege against the two progressive Democratic candidates who have a real chance to be elected president in 2020. Some of the prevalent media bias has taken the form of protracted swoons for … Continue reading →

“Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute” Let’s stand together to raise wages for America’s working familie

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 EPI was founded over 30 years ago to ensure the voices of working people are always heard at the policy table. And for over 30 years, we’ve been fighting together for an economy that works for all of us, not just the wealthy and powerful. Let’s get an early start on Giving Tuesday by investing in the research that fuels our movement for progressive economic change. Pitch in today to support the … Continue reading →

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The candidate filing period for the office of North Carolina Attorney General opens today.This is it.Just weeks from now, the field will be set for the Republican primary and we will know all of the people running against Josh.But no matter who ends up running, we have to be ready to withstand the special interest-funded assault that is coming our way.Josh is working so hard for the people of North Carolina, and … Continue reading →

Briann Turner for NC House PO Box 5533 Asheville NC 28803 United States

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Four. My parents joined me when I first filed to run for office in 2014 so of course I had to have them with me today as I filed to run for my fourth term in House District 116.  Since 2014, I have been so proud to pass legislation to support victims of sexual violence, improve access to healthcare for employees of small businesses and nonprofits, and create Pisgah View State Park, … Continue reading →

Julia Brownley sorry to email so early

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Dick, I know it’s early but I need to talk to you.My campaign is facing a MAJOR fundraising deadline in just a few hours, and we’re not on pace to hit our goal. This is bad news. National Republican are dead-set on ousting me in 2020, and two Republicans have already announced their campaigns against me. Missing this goal will give them a foot in the door. So Dick, I really need you … Continue reading →

“Tori, LetAmericaVote.org” what we’re grateful for

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   As we get ready to spend Thanksgiving with our friends, neighbors, and family, our team here at Let America Vote is reflecting on what we’re grateful for: our community that’s standing up for voting rights.Our Board of Advisors has grown to over 40 incredible members. We have leaders on every level of government who are joining us in the fight to protect voting rights — mayors, state representatives, governors, and … Continue reading →

“Urgent: DACA [Progressive Caucus]” Sign your name to protect Dreamers >

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Last week, the Supreme Court began to hear arguments about the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).If the Supreme Court allows DACA to end, nearly 70,000 young immigrants, commonly called Dreamers, could be at risk of deportation.The GOP couldn’t care less about how cruel of an outcome this would be. But Congress can still stop this madness and give Dreamers legal status.So we’re asking for your help to tell Congress to SAVE … Continue reading →

Steven Horsford Dick, this is personal for me!1

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Dick, we have a gun violence epidemic in this country.I lost my father to gun violence when I was only 19 years old. I’ll never forget how devastating that time of my life was for me and my family.I promise you I’ll do whatever it takes to STOP gun violence so that no more Americans have to go through what we did.But the gun lobby is buying Republican politicians and … Continue reading →

Good afternoon WNC CLC Members…

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Good afternoon WNC CLC Members…I hope that everyone is doing well, and prepared for Thanksgiving.  Wanted to touch base with you all on two subjects…1)  COPE Candidate Screening:  December 4-5, DoubleTree Hilton, Raleigh…Are you, or your organization sending anyone to this event?  If so, please email and let me know – trying to schedule dinner.2)  WNC CLC Meeting:  December 9, 6:00pm…Please lets have a good turnout to close-out the year, and catch up on … Continue reading →